10 best wearable devices of 2015

There are new brands such as Fitbit and Jawbone that have set up shop in India. We also got a truly affordable wearable band in the form of Xiaomi MiFit. Micromax through its YuFit tried to better the offering at the same price.

ET Bureau

Updated: December 31, 2015, 12:54 IST

The wearable market is currently at a nascent stage in India, but it's gathering steam. In the last one year, there have been plenty of interesting launches that have caught our attention. There are new brands such as Fitbit and Jawbone that have set up shop in India. We also got a truly affordable wearable band in the form of Xiaomi MiFit. Micromax through its YuFit tried to better the offering at the same price.

Here is a comprehensive list of the best smartwatches wearables that we have in India on the basis of performance, style and value for money:

You will like the no-nonsense and simplistic design of Fitbit Charge HR. It is a simple band that features a screen on which you can check time, your heart rate and get continuous updates about your everyday activity -right from steps walked to floors climbed to calories burned.

2. Sony Smartwatch 3

It was one of the best-performing Android smartwatches and it still is. It has a 1.6-inch transflective TFT LCD that offers nice visibility in all lighting conditions.Its battery lasts for over 47 hours on a single charge and boasts of 4GB RAM, inbuilt GPS and the regular health jazz.

If you are looking for a smartyet-gorgeous looking wearable that does more than just keep a track of your health, then Samsung Gear 2 Neo is worth a look. Running on the Tizen OS and powered by a 1GHz dual core processor, this mean machine has a beautiful AMOLED screen that lets you make and receive calls as well as read notifications from various apps installed on your phone.

It might not be one of the stylish bands around but it is special in its own right. For those unaware, when you buy this band, you also get connected to a personal coach who will keep your health goals in check and provides all kinds of guidance and support to help you stay on your health track. But this service doesn't come for free.

5. LG Watch Urban

When LG stepped into the smartwatch arena we agreed that it was a good-looking device. Considering that the company is targeting the upper crust, it is priced slightly on the higher side. Despite that, it is a decent fitness watch.

6. Jawbone UP3

This year, Jawbone entered the Indian market in partnership with Amazon India. The device looks smart, can track your activities, heart rate as well as sleep, and can help you define a better, healthier future for yourself.

7. Fitbit Surge

It is a device meant for fitness enthusiasts and it does that job well. It comes with a built-in GPS and helps you keep track of your heart rate, quality of sleep and other exercises that you would do. The main downside for it is that it looks a bit chunky. Also it is not waterproof.

Apple entered the sma r t watch a rena with élan. The Watch did manage to grab a lot of attention and sales are also picking up. It is lightweight and looks classy on any wrist. Moreover, it offers you to customise the app to your liking.

The first iteration of this device had all of us swooning and the upgrade seems to have a similar impact on us. However, the resolution has been boosted from the original at 233 pixels per inch on the 46mm version and 263ppi on the 42mm, `for women' incarnation. This watch is also easier on the pocket than the Apple Watch and LG Watch Urbane.

Jio’s Rs 2,399 annual plan offers 2GB per day data that costs effectively Rs 200 per month. It also offers unlimited voice and SMS. Airtel and Vodafone Idea’s Rs 2398 and Rs 2399 annual plans, on the other hand, offer 1.5GB per day data along with unlimited voice and SMS